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Charles Fisher
CHARLES ALBERT FISHER
Cedar Rapids
Charles Albert Fisher, 93, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday evening, May 7, 2016, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ludmila's Catholic Church by Father Dennis Juhl. Burial: St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Papich-Kuba Funeral Home East, 1228 Second St. SE, where a vigil service begins at 7 p.m.
Survivors include Laverne Fisher, his wife of 69 years; his children, Susan Stolba (John) Houser of Cedar Rapids, Dr. Thomas Fisher of Buena Vista, Colo., Joyce (Greg) Gibney of Lincoln, Neb., and Laura (Russ) Triplett of Cedar Rapids; nine grandchildren, Hannah Stolba, Andrew (Libby) Fisher, Dylan Fisher, Riley Fisher, Matt Gibney, Chad Gibney, Sydney Triplett, Samantha Triplett and Erik Triplett; two great-grandchildren, Logan Fisher and Henry Fisher; and four brothers, Robert Fisher of Cedar Rapids, Richard (Donna) Fisher of Cedar Rapids, Steve (Linda) Fisher of California and Gary (Leah) Fisher of Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Elsie (Gregor) Fisher; and his son-in-law, Thomas Stolba.
Charles was born Oct. 21, 1922, in Cedar Rapids and graduated from Wilson High School in January 1941. The highlight of his school years was seeing Nile Kinnick play in three games at Iowa and running in the Drake Relays. He served in the Army from January 1943 to February 1946 as a radar operator. Charlie always thanked Uncle Sam for the leave in August 1944, when by chance, he met the love of his life and guiding light, Laverne. They were married Nov. 19, 1946, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Walford.
Charlie worked in the floor covering trade most of his life. He had worked for Hepner's, Cartright's and retired from House of Carpets, but continued to work part-time until he was 90.
He was a member of WFLA Lodge 500, VFW Post 788, American Legion Post 572 in Fairfax, Elks Lodge 262 and Knights of Columbus Council 909.
He thanked his wife for their visiting all the states, including Alaska and Hawaii, and also Europe. He thanked the Lord for the wonderful life he was given. He was proud of his Czech heritage and his family.
Memorials may be given to St. Ludmila's Catholic Church.
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